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Free shingles vaccine program now available to Islanders aged 60 and over
2022-11-03
Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island announced they are dropping the age of eligibility for the free shingles vaccine from 65 to 60 years of age starting immediately.
“Lowering the age eligibility for the shingles vaccine program from 65 to age 60 will ensure that we can help prevent...
Taking care of caregivers: New program offers support
2022-10-21
Reaching out for help or support can be difficult for many people.
It can be even more difficult for unpaid caregivers who regularly provide that help and support to others.
“A primary caregiver might be a good support system themselves, but they still get burned out,” says Nancymarie Arsenault...
Public input sought on PEI’s prescription drug coverage
2022-10-19
The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on prescription drug coverage in order to help guide development and expansion of drug costs assistance under the Improving Affordable Access to Prescription Drugs project.
The Improving Affordable Access to Prescription Drugs...
Trikafta coverage extended to children 6 years and older
2022-09-22
Prince Edward Island has extended coverage for the Cystic Fibrosis medication Trikafta for eligible children six years of age and older.
“Patients with cystic fibrosis and their families have advocated for provincial coverage of Trikafta. In November 2021, Prince Edward Island provided coverage...
Dental and prescription benefits extended to Ukrainian evacuees and Government-Assisted Refugees
2022-08-23
Prince Edward Island is giving Ukrainian evacuees and Government-Assisted Refugees access to provincial dental and prescription drug programs by modifying the requirements for proof of income.
Refugees, including those displaced by the current War in Ukraine, sometimes arrive without the level...
Building kids’ connections – and confidence – through outdoor play
2022-07-08
A nearby beach where you always swam.
That favourite tree you used to climb.
The woods you explored behind your childhood home.
“Most people can remember someplace in nature that felt special to them,” says Hannah Gehrels, project coordinator for Wild Child PEI.
“They have memories of that...
New Addictions Extended Care facility supporting more Island women in their recovery
2022-06-30
Islanders identifying as women now have increased access to day programming and residential treatment to support their recovery from addiction and substance use with the new Extended Addictions Care facility opening.
The new facility opened on June 1 and replaces Lacey House, which operated for...
Substance use treatment medications to be covered under Canada-PEI prescription drug coverage
2022-05-25
A suite of substance use treatment medications will be available, at no cost, to Islanders under the Canada-PEI Improving Affordable Access to Prescriptions Drugs initiative, which was announced in August 2021.
Beginning June 1, Island residents receiving treatment for alcohol or opiate dependency...